Roan Mountain SP RCC Greenway Construction

The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation is requesting bids on construction of a 1.5-mile roller-compacted concrete greenway at Roan Mountain State Park, with bids due August 27, 2026, and a pre-bid conference scheduled August 6, 2026. Bidders must hold an active Tennessee Contractor License with BC-B, BC-C, BC-19, or HRA-B classification prior to submission.

The scope encompasses approximately 7,920 linear feet of 5-foot-wide RCC pavement including subgrade excavation and compaction, 4-inch compacted stone subbase installation, placement and compaction of a single 4-inch RCC lift to minimum 90 percent wet density, shoulder filling with native soil and seed, and ramp construction at two bridges and boardwalk areas using gabion stone and rip-rap. On-site work must be completed by October 1, 2026, conducted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless written exception is granted by the TN Greenways and Trails Coordinator. Bidders are required to conduct site visits to verify actual dimensions and conditions; no allowances will be made for errors due to failure to visit. All work must comply with state-approved versions of the International Building Code and the ACPA Guide Specification for Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements. The base bid includes a $50,000 allowance for addressing unsuitable soils. The contractor is responsible for all permits and associated fees.

The maximum contract liability is $600,000. All pricing must be firm and fixed, F.O.B. destination, including all applicable taxes, fees, overhead, and costs. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor must provide a performance bond equal to 100 percent of maximum liability ($600,000) and a payment bond equal to 25 percent ($150,000), along with commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation of $1,000,000, and automobile liability of $1,000,000. Workmanship is warranted for not less than one year from final inspection. Written questions are due August 10, 2026. The project contact is Tom Lamb, TN Greenways and Trails Coordinator, at 865-469-0555 or Thomas.lamb@tn.gov.